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We have opportunities across the UK

If you are searching for Fire Engineering jobs in the UK, Allen & York connects talented Fire Engineers with the best organisations at the forefront of innovative design, structural safety and fire science.

If you are an experienced Fire Engineer, you are playing a vital role in applying scientific and engineering principles to protect people, property and the environment from the effects of fire. Your work supports complex architectural projects, infrastructure developments and the implementation of advanced fire suppression and detection systems. We want to find you the best roles in the market to see your technical expertise and your career thrive.

Whether you are looking for your next step as a Graduate Fire Engineer or aiming for a Technical Director position, our specialist recruiters work with global engineering consultancies, niche fire practices, developers and local authorities across the UK. If you are looking for a role involving CFD modelling, fire strategy development or structural fire engineering, we can help you make your aspirations a reality.

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Browse our latest Fire Engineering roles

Explore the latest fire engineering jobs across the UK, from Graduate and Assistant Fire Engineer roles through to leadership positions such as Associate Director or Head of Fire Engineering. Our opportunities span high-rise residential projects, complex commercial developments, transport infrastructure and industrial facilities.

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Types of Fire Engineering Jobs and Salary Expectations

Fire Engineering careers offer a range of opportunities, from performance-based design and modelling to high-level strategic consultancy for complex built environments. At Allen & York, we recruit for roles across specialist fire engineering firms and multi-disciplinary consultancies.

Assistant Fire Engineer

Assists in developing fire strategies, supports senior engineers with site inspections, and gains experience in fire modelling and building regulations.

Typical salary: £30,000 – £40,000 | 0–2 years’ experience

Fire Engineer / Consultant

Develops fire safety strategies for new and existing buildings, conducts fire spread calculations, and liaises with design teams and approving authorities.

Typical salary: £40,000 – £55,000 | 2–5 years’ experience

Senior Fire Engineer

Leads on complex, large-scale design projects, manages client expectations, and utilizes advanced tools like Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and evacuation modelling.

Typical salary: £55,000 – £80,000 | 5–8 years’ experience

Associate Director / Head of Fire Engineering

Provides technical leadership and quality assurance, drives business growth, manages department budgets, and shapes the fire engineering strategy for major portfolios.

Typical salary: £75,000 – £100,000+ | 8–12+ years’ experience

If you're interested in making a move from your current role to explore new projects and potential further opportunities for learning and development, please view our current vacancies here:

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